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"Relationship With The Earth": Lesson 1: Introduction To Philosphy of The Human Person

The document discusses humanity's relationship with the Earth through three main points. First, it explains that humanity and the Earth are interconnected since humans rely on the Earth for resources. Second, it outlines three major perspectives on humanity's relationship with the environment: anthropocentrism which views humans as most important, biocentrism which sees value in all organisms, and ecocentrism which sees humans as part of the broader ecosystem. Third, it discusses the principle of environmental aesthetics which proposes maintaining environmental order reveals natural beauty and contributes to well-being.

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"Relationship With The Earth": Lesson 1: Introduction To Philosphy of The Human Person

The document discusses humanity's relationship with the Earth through three main points. First, it explains that humanity and the Earth are interconnected since humans rely on the Earth for resources. Second, it outlines three major perspectives on humanity's relationship with the environment: anthropocentrism which views humans as most important, biocentrism which sees value in all organisms, and ecocentrism which sees humans as part of the broader ecosystem. Third, it discusses the principle of environmental aesthetics which proposes maintaining environmental order reveals natural beauty and contributes to well-being.

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Philosphy of the Human Person

"Relationship
with the
Earth"
Lesson 1: Relationship with the Earth

Discussion Outline :
Discuss the relationship that exists within
1 humanity and the Earth.

Discuss the 3 Major Perspective in Understanding


2 Humanity's Relationship with the Environment

Applying the Principle of Environmental


3 Aesthetics
Lesson 1: Relationship with the Earth

Humanity and EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED TO EVERTHING ELSE.


We humans are always dependent on anything around us. From
the foods we eat up to the things we use at home. All of those

Earth are basically what keeps our relationship from the things living or
non-living around us.

HUMANKIND IS PART OF THE WORLD.


We as human, we live and exist through the Earth's capability to
produce for us all. We are part of the world and will always be
considered to be a living entity that it has.

EVERYTHING WE DO AFFECTS THE EARTH.


Since we are considered to be part of it, we must also be mindful
about our part taking care of it. The negative practices we do
creates negaative outcomes to the environment and will basically
reciprocate to us back.
Lesson 1: Relationship with the Earth

Antropocentrism
3 Major Perspective in this view believes that humans are the most
important species on the planet and that they are
Understanding free to transform nature and use its resources.

Humanity's Relationship Biocentrism


with the Environment the belief that humans are not the only significant
species on the planet, and that all organisms have
inherent value and should be protected.

Ecocentrism
this view believes that humankind is part of a greater
biological system or community and that we have a
significant role as stewards or guardians of nature.
Lesson 1: Relationship with the Earth

Environmental
Aesthetics
This philosophical view insists that by maintaining order
in the environment we can bring out the natural beauty of
the surroundings and in the process contribute to the
well-being of the people and other organisms living in it.

Thank You for Listening!

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